Mercer vs Western Carolina Picks and Prediction – 1/12/2025

The Mercer Bears will head to Western Carolina on Sunday to take on the Catamounts. Mercer is 9-7 on the season. The Bears are 6-4 over their last ten games and they carry a 3-5 road record. Mercer is averaging 81.9 points scored per game with 9.2 made three pointers. Stay up to date with our expert's college basketball picks. 

The Mercer Bears lost to East Tennessee St. in their last game 70-68. Alex Holt led the way in the loss with 16 points and 9 rebounds. Tyler Johnson added 15 points. Johnson leads Mercer on the season with an average of 16.4 points scored per game. 

The Western Carolina Catamounts are 4-10 on the season. The Catamounts have won two of their last ten games. Western Carolina is riding a three game losing streak and are 4-3 on their home court. The Catamounts beat the Bears last season 79-46.

The Western Carolina Catamounts lost to Wofford in their last game 77-69. Bernard Pelote led the way with 27 points and 8 rebounds. Marcus Kell added 16 points. Pelote leads Western Carolina on the season with an average of 13.3 points scored per game. 

Both Mercer and Western Carolina are hungry to get out of the loss column. Mercer has covered the spread in eight games this season. While the Catamounts have covered the spread in four games. Watch for Western Carolina's struggles continue with their fourth straight loss. Final Score Prediction, Mercer Bears win and cover ATS 81-68.